Hananiah

English

A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.3.8.

Hananiah, a perfumer by profession, is mentioned inNehemiah 3:8as one of the people who helped rebuild the wall of Jerusalem during Nehemiah's time. He worked on a section of the wall alongside Uzziel, the son of Harhaiah, who was a goldsmith. Hananiah's participation in the rebuilding project demonstrates the involvement of various craftsmen and professionals in the restoration of Jerusalem's defenses.